The act of making peace between two countries which have been at war; the restoration of public tranquility. … [Read more...] about PACIFICATION
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PADDER
A robber; a foot highwayman; a foot pad. … [Read more...] about PADDER
PACK
To put together in sorts with a fraudulent design. To pack a jury is to use unlawful, improper, or deceitful means to have the jury made up of persons favorably disposed to the party so contriving, or who have been or can be improperly influenced to give the verdict he seeks. The term imports the improper and corrupt selection of a jury sworn and impaneled for the trial of a … [Read more...] about PACK
PADDOCK
A small inclosure for deer or other animals. … [Read more...] about PADDOCK
PACK OF WOOL
A horse load, which consists of seventeen stone and two pounds, or two hundred and forty pounds weight Fleta, 1. 2, c. 12; Cowell. … [Read more...] about PACK OF WOOL